Cocktail Audio N25AMP: Streamer with Integrated Transmitter and Integrated Hi-Fi Amplifier All in One

The N25AMP is the world's most advanced all-in-one network audio player, featuring a powerful 150-watt integrated amplifier, a Saber 32 reference DAC chip, and a high-performance dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor, running at 1.0 Ghz. It has been designed to meet all digital music playback requirements, keeping pace with today's digital world.

The N25AMP is based on long-proven audio cocktail technologies, such as versatile and custom software and hardware circuit design, developed by the in-house R&D team, to achieve the best audio performance and ease of use. of use in all its functions.

Simply connect the speakers and you have a great hi-fi system with wonderful sound. It offers high-quality playback from local USB storage, home network sources like NAS, major online streaming services, Internet radio, DAB+/FM radio, Bluetooth aptX HD, Spotify Connect, Airplay for iOS devices and much more. Optionally, the N25AMP Network Audio Player Amplifier provides Bluetooth streaming, allowing music to be played from the N25AMP through Bluetooth headphones or speakers. It also supports playback covering a wide variety of audio formats, including DSD, MQA, DXD, HD FLAC, HD WAV, CAF, ALAC, AIFF, and more.

Also, for use as a complete and convenient whole-home music system, the N25AMP integrated amplifier provides not only the Multiroom (Group Play) function, carefully developed by the Cocktail Audio team over several years, but also an HDMI eARC input. to connect with televisions.

Finally, when combined with optional extras, you can expand its functionality as a music server, aptX Bluetooth transmitter, and more.

Hardware specifications:

Equipped with a high-performance dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor running at 1.0 Ghz

Combined with a powerful 150-watt class D amplifier onboard

ESS ES9018K2M Saber32 Reference DAC Chip for Digital / Analog Conversion

USB Audio Class 2.0 output for connection to external USB DACs

Isolated power supply circuit design, separate for digital and analog sections, to eliminate electrical noise

4.6" TFT LCD display (800 x 320 pixels) for an intuitive graphical user interface

Integrated DAB+ / FM tuner

Built-in eARC HDMI input

HDMI output for connecting external displays, such as a TV as a GUI display, or for audio signal output

Built-in Bluetooth receiver, supports SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD

USB Audio Class 2.0 Port

High quality analog output terminals

Digital tickets:

1x Digital Coaxial

1 x Digital Optical Toslink

digital outputs 

1x Digital Coaxial

1 x Digital Optical Toslink

2 x Hi-Speed ​​USB 3.0 host ports, on the back panel

1 x USB 2.0 host port, on front panel

Integrated Gigabit Fast Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)

5 custom front panel keys for DAB+ or FM radio presets

CNC precision machined aluminum front panel and robust rigid steel chassis

Versatile features and uses:

Support for major music streaming services: Amazon Music, High-Res Audio, TIDAL, TIDAL MQA, Deezer, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Napster, and Internet Radio (Airable)

Replaygain function to normalize the volume of individual songs or albums

MultiRoom Function (Group Play)

Spotify Connect and Apple Airplay

Support various file formats including MQA, DSD (64/128/256), DXD (24Bit/352.8Khz), PCM signal up to 32Bit/384Khz, including 24Bit/192Khz WAV/FLAC and a full range of file formats high resolution audio

High connectivity

Supports versatile networking features such as UPnP Server/Client/Renderer, Samba Server/Client (Network File Server/Client)

Support as a "Roon Ready" certified endpoint

Multiple control methods with custom remote control app (NOVATRON MusicX NEO) for iOS and Android, desktop PC (Windows, Mac), IR remote control, and well-arranged functional keys on the front of the device

Optional features:

Bluetooth transmission function, with optional Bluetooth transmitter module

Music server with music database, with attached storage

CHARACTERISTICS:

High performance system, with custom designed software

Based on a dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor, running at 1.0 GHz, selected components and proven audio cocktail software, the N25AMP ticks all the boxes for modern digital music playback, with exceptional audio performance and versatile features. .

Superior sound quality through expert circuit design and carefully selected components

The N25AMP is built with premium components, such as ESS ES9018K2M audiophile DAC chips, as well as enhanced hardware circuit design technologies, such as a clean power supply path through the use of separate digital and analog parts, such as a simplification of the signal path within the circuit. This results in the delivery of clear and transparent sound.

ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC Audiophile Grade Digital/Analogue Converter

As the N25-AMP is built based on the ESS ES9018K2M Saber 32 reference level DAC, it can be used as an audiophile D/A converter, with a wide dynamic range and low distortion when connected to CD players or any other digital audio source.

High connectivity for various external devices

The N25AMP streamer integrated amplifier has high connectivity by offering digital inputs (Coaxial/Optical Toslink), an HDMI eARC input, 3 USB host ports, digital outputs (Coaxial/Optical Toslink), analog output, USB audio in/out port , HDMI output, GigaFast Ethernet LAN network connection, etc.

Integrated high performance class D amplifier

The N25AMP offers a powerful class D amplifier with a total dynamic power of 150 watts with low harmonic distortion. Simply connect monitor-type speakers or column-type speakers to get a great hi-fi system with wonderful sound.

DAB+ and FM radio tuners

The N25 AMP offers high quality digital radio via a DAB+ tuner and also FM radio. Any song or stream can be recorded in high-quality sound to external USB storage or NAS drives connected to the N25AMP.

USB Port Audio Input Class 2.0

Equipped with a USB Audio Class 2.0 port, the N25AMP can function as a USB digital-to-analog converter (DAC).

USB Class 2.0 Audio Output Port

An external USB DAC can also be connected, while using the N25AMP for its versatile streaming and music server functions.

2 Hi-Speed ​​USB 3.0 host ports and 1 USB 2.0 host port

For fast data transfer via connected devices such as external USB storage, the N25AMP offers 2 rear high-speed USB 3.0 host ports and 1 front panel USB 2.0 host port.

High quality analog output terminals

A well-shielded, high-quality analog output terminal ensures lossless signal transmission.

4.6-inch wide TFT LCD for intuitive GUI guidance

Via a high-resolution 4.6" wide TFT LCD screen on the front panel, the N25AMP can be conveniently operated using Cocktail Audio's intuitive graphical user interface.

HDMI eARC input

The N25AMP Network Audio Player Integrated Amplifier features an HDMI eARC (Audio Return Channel) input so your TV can be connected to enjoy wonderful sound through the speakers connected to the N25AMP.

HDMI output for external displays or audio output

Connect external TV screens for a larger GUI or photo slideshow while listening to your music collection. Alternatively, connection to an AV receiver can be made for audio output.

Five preset programmable keys on the front panel

The front panel features five programmable preset keys for DAB+/FM radio or Internet radio stations.

Multi room function (group play)

Cocktail Audio's in-house software team has developed a multi-room function (Group Play) so that even Hi-Res music including DSD, MQA, 192Khz/24Bit HD FLAC, WAV can be played smoothly in any room in the room. home wirelessly. Play the same song in every room or play the same song with two devices as left/right channel in perfect sync.

Built-in aptX HD Bluetooth receiver

Conveniently stream music from portable devices via Bluetooth to the N25AMP, with support for various audio codecs such as SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD.

Ron Ready

Since the N25AMP is designed to be "Roon Ready" and is certified as an endpoint, you can control the N25AMP with Roon, one of the best ways to access digital music playback.

Apple Airplay and Spotify Connect

Play songs from iOS devices and music from Spotify through the N25AMP.

MQA (Master Quality Authenticated)

The N25AMP includes MQA technology, which allows you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound with the quality of the original master recording.

Remote control with custom MusicX NEO remote app

Control the N25AMP wirelessly with the custom remote control app, MusicX NEO, which has been carefully developed by an in-house R&D team for comprehensive yet simple and intuitive control.

Major Integrated Music Streaming Services

Stream music from tens of thousands of internet radio stations, Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Napster, Qobuz, HighResAudio, etc.

Support for a wide range of file formats

The N25AMP supports most of the existing music file formats such as MQA, DSD (64/128/256), DXD (24Bit/352.8Khz), PCM, 24Bit/192Khz WAV/FLAC, AAC, CAF, ALAC, AIFF , AIF, MP3, APE/CUE, Ogg, M3U, PLS, etc.

Versatile networking and app control with MusicX NEO

Connect the CockAudio N25AMP to your network to stream music to and from other devices like NAS drives, shared folders on PCs, and control it all remotely via MusicX NEO. The N25AMP also supports various network protocols including UPnP Server/Client/Renderer, Samba Server/Client, etc.

Strong and durable full-size housing

The front panel of the N25AMP is formed from 10mm thick aluminium, manufactured by precise CNC cutting and then bonded to a strong metal chassis. This solid, stable construction aids in high-quality playback by reducing unwanted resonance.

aptX HD Bluetooth Transmitter

Send music streamed or served through the N25AMP to Bluetooth headphones or Bluetooth speakers. The optional N25AMP Bluetooth Transmitter Module supports various audio codecs such as SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD.

* Bluetooth transmitter module is required

Create music database from scanned metadata of music files on connected USB storage

Connect external USB storage to the N25AMP to store large amounts of music files. The N25AMP will scan all the music files stored in the USB storage and create the music database from the scanned metadata only without transferring the music files themselves.

Smart and convenient features with Music Database

The N25AMP has an intuitive and powerful music database built-in, offering simple and convenient functions for managing music collections, such as SEARCH, view lists by text or cover, SORT, and various view types (album, artist, etc. ).

Edit music tag information

Change or enter information about each album, track, or recording for easy navigation. Use a USB keyboard to easily edit song tag information.

Optional WiFi USB dongle for wireless networking

For wireless networks, an optional WiFi USB dongle can be purchased.

Create music database from scanned metadata of music files stored on NAS drives

Add the shared folders to the N25AMP using the NET share in the browser. The N25 AMP will scan all the music files stored in the shared folders of the NAS drives and create the music database from the scanned metadata only without transferring the music files themselves.